Summary
Aertssen Machinery Services is hiring a Dozer Pipelayer Operator for its UAE operations. The role involves operating pipelayer-equipped bulldozers for pipe handling, positioning and lowering-in, as well as conducting equipment checks and maintaining operational records. Applicants must hold a UAE Heavy Tractor/Heavy Machinery License No. 8 and have at least 5 years of dozer pipelayer operating experience. Experience in earthworks, oil and gas or site development is preferred; GPS knowledge is an advantage.
The posting
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Dozer Pipe Layer Operator
Location: UAE
Type: Full-Time
Company Presentation
Aertssen Machinery Services is proudly part of the Aertssen Group, a family-owned company based in Belgium with over 60 years of history. Over the past 15 years, with our state-of-the-art machinery, we have established a reputable presence in the Middle East, with offices in UAE, Qatar and KSA. We operate in two divisions: Heavy Lifting & Earthmoving, ensuring the execution of a wide range of diverse projects on daily basis. Our advanced fleet of high-tech machinery, combined with our nine hundred specialized employees, empowers us to consistently deliver customer-centric service. Our employees are invaluable to us. After all, it's the synergy between our passionate team and our machinery that drives our daily excellence in everything we do.
At Aertssen Machinery Services, our mission is to live up to the promise made in our slogan every day: People, power, and passion to build on.
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Job Profile
We are seeking a skilled, safety-conscious, and experienced Dozer Pipelayer Operator to join our operations team in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have proven experience operating pipelayer-equipped bulldozers for pipe handling, lifting, positioning, lowering-in, and related pipeline construction activities.
This role is essential in supporting earthmoving activities through supporting pipeline installation projects while ensuring compliance with company procedures, UAE regulations, project specifications, and client requirements, including ADNOC standards where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a dozer pipelayer safely and efficiently during pipeline construction and installation activities.
- Perform lifting, carrying, positioning, and lowering-in of pipes in accordance with approved lift plans and site procedures.
- Conduct pre-start inspections and daily equipment checks to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Monitor the condition of the machine and report defects, malfunctions, or maintenance requirements promptly.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and site management during operations.
- Maintain accurate daily equipment logs, checklists, and operational records as required.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessment activities.
- Keep the work area clean and organized while maintaining good housekeeping standards.
- Comply with company HSE requirements, UAE regulations, and project-specific safety
Qualifications
- Must have UAE Heavy Tractor/Heavy machinery License number 8.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience operating dozer pipe layers in civil construction, infrastructure, or earthmoving projects.
- Experience in large-scale earthworks, oil and gas projects, and site development projects is preferred.
- Ability to interpret grade references, site instructions, and operational procedures.
- GPS systems knowledge is an advantage.
What we offer
We offer you the opportunity to join an internationally growing company. You will be part of our dynamic team and contribute to a wide range of challenging civil and earthmoving projects while benefiting from our continuous expansion and commitment to operational excellence.